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The month of August is going to be buzzing in this little red dot. Music aficionados will be in for a treat, with chart-topping artistes such as LANY, Westlife, and The Vamps making a rare stop here for their tours. For the hipsters, the organisers of Baybeats are bringing the new LiveWire stage to the festival. Fun date night ideas are also all around the city, with thought-provoking exhibitions and festivals to celebrate local brilliance in the spirit of the bicentennial year; not forgetting the quintessential Films At the Fort, a premier open-air cinema for cliques and couples alike. Can’t…

Funan recently reopened on 28 June 2019 (Friday), after a three-year-long transformative redevelopment. With over 180 brands sprawled across the mall, visitors will be spoilt for choice over the array of retailers, eateries and activities offered. While it may be fun to explore Funan with friends, it certainly isn’t the same to go without a plan of any sort during a date. So where are the good spots at Funan for couples? Check out our handy Funan Shopping Guide for couples to find out! Shopping Superdry Greeting you just as you enter the mall is Superdry, great for summer wear…

The advent of live performances is back! Our events for July features a range of concerts – from beloved K-pop artists to live covers of your favourite old school rock bands – and art acts such as Aladdin and Kurios by Cirque du Soleil. 6 July – Tiger District Party For one night only, Tiger is inviting the community to uncage their local pride at the Tiger District Party. Singaporeans can head down to Bugis to indulge in iconic dishes prepared by our beloved local chefs. From Wanton Mee to Hakka Bowls, district favourites including Nam Seng Wanton Mee, Ah…

Maxwell Food Centre is back in business after its three-day spring-cleaning closure from Monday, 10 June to Wednesday, 12 June 2019. Just minutes away by foot from Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar MRT stations, Maxwell Food Centre is conveniently nestled amidst the high foot traffic of office workers and tourists alike. Maxwell Food Centre is lauded by both locals and tourists as the go-to hawker centre for cheap, authentic Singaporean cuisine. Ranging from cheap buys that have withstood the test of time, to experienced hawkerpreneurs and new-generation hawker stalls, here are some stalls that you should check out during your next…

Calling all our Muslim friends: Want to travel, but find it a hassle to forage about for Muslim-friendly options? We’ve got you covered! Given the rise of Halal tourism – or tourism that’s in accordance with Islamic rules – over the past few years, we’ve come up with a Muslim-friendly travel guide featuring seven countries in Asia and across the world. On top of accommodation, our guide also comes with a list of recommended places to visit – complete with halal food options. If you’re not looking to travel far – or planning for a short getaway – you may…

Prepare yourself for an array of festivals this June! There’s something for everyone – be it IT, EDM, alcohol or kid-friendly festivals. Here’s what you should look out for this month: 30 May to 2 June – The PC Show 2019 Singapore, 8 May 2019 – The PC Show, Singapore’s longest running IT and consumer electronics exhibition is back for its 29th edition, boasting a showcase of the latest gadgets and IT services at irresistible bargains. This year’s PC show also sees Lenovo Online presenting an O2O concept booth for the first time, with offers up to 20 percent discount…

Now that you’ve learnt to take great photos, the next step is learning to edit your work. Editing is a crucial step in erasing distractions within the pictures, and helps maintain the consistency of colours within your feed. While there are an abundance of idiot-proofed mobile applications that allow you to simply slap a filter on your photos, the filters just don’t do much for photos with problems such as poor lighting, or ends up compromising certain colours for others. Welcome to part two of the Insta-worthy photography guide series – which will  teach you how to address common problems including…

This May, get ready for a wholesome line-up of events – from music concerts and festivals, to art events and stand-up! Here’s what you can look forward to this month! 1 May – Mayday Festival ROAM Singapore’s biggest underground music festival – Mayday Festival – is back for another, bigger and better than before! The festival features artistes including Mayday Parade, With Confidence and ROAM! Mayday FestivalDate: Wednesday, 1 May 2019Time: 2pm-10pmVenue: [email protected] Singapore, 1 Venture Avenue, Singapore 608521Tickets start at $79. For more information, visit http://www.maydaysg.com 2 May – Atul Khatri Live in Singapore Atul Khatri – one of…